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Balanced literacy Common Core RL.6.1 resources for Microsoft Word
Flush Novel Study - Reading Guide + Unit Plan + Lessons
This novel study and reading guide for Flush by Carl Hiassen, comes with a variety of worksheets and graphic organizers for students to complete as they read. This Common Core aligned resource is perfect for whole group, small group, or individual reading instruction. It is also ideal for tutoring or homeschool education.....And the fact that it is NO PREP makes it even better!This Flush Reading Guide has been updated as of December 2022 to now include CCSS Alignments for grades 5-8.STUDENTS WI
Grades:
5th - 10th
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Coraline Novel Study: Reading Guide + Chapter Comprehension Questions
This novel study and reading guide for Coraline by Neil Gaiman, comes with a variety of worksheets and graphic organizers for students to complete as they read. This novel analysis is broken into 9 sections, with each section focusing on 1-2 chapters of reading.This Common Core aligned resource is perfect for whole group, small group, or individual reading instruction. It is also ideal for tutoring or homeschool education.....And the fact that it is NO PREP makes it even better!This Coraline Re
Grades:
5th - 8th
Independent Reading Conference Form and Fiction and Non-Fiction Reading Logs
Included are three different forms that can be used for conferring with students about their reading. Two of the forms are more comprehensive for independent reading and one is more oriented to quicker check-ins when students are reading any text in class. Some of the aspects in these forms include accuracy, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension and student goals. Some of the skills that are included are predicting, clarifying, questioning, summarizing and synthesizing. I have also included student
Grades:
6th - 12th
The Giver Novel Study
The Giver Novel Study PackageGrade Level: Middle School (Grades 6-8)Subject: English Language ArtsProduct Overview:This resource is designed to enhance students' understanding and appreciation of the novel The Giver - by Lois Lowry.What's Included:Introduction to The Giver:Overview of the novel's themes, setting, and characters.Chapter-by-Chapter Summaries and Analyses:Detailed summaries and analyses for each chapter to aid comprehension and discussion.Comprehension Questions:Thought-provoking q
Grades:
6th - 8th
Plot and Story Arc - ELA Test Prep, Reading Passages + Skills
Students will be able to learn about Plot and identify its parts by looking at a model story then working on a story independently. The students will first identify the events in the story and then will plot them on the plot line. Students will also practice different ELA strategies by responding to the text.Check out all my other ELA products below!Identifying Theme in Fictional Texts - ELA Test Prep Skills, Reading PassagesHow to Write a Conclusion - ELA SkillsSetting & How It Affects Char
Grades:
6th - 10th
Also included in:Â ELA Test Prep Bundle #4: 10 Lessons, Reading & Writing Activities, Printable
"Among the Barons" by Margaret Peterson Haddix Unit
This is the fourth book in the Shadow Children series. In this book, Luke - using Lee Grant's identity - becomes even more entangled in the intrigue involved in trying to free third children and overthrowing the current government. Lee's little brother - Smits - arrives at Hendricks School for Boys, and Luke is unsure of who to trust and who is telling the truth.This unit includes the following: vocabulary/spelling words, discussion questions, vocabulary tests, modified vocabulary/spelling te
Grades:
4th - 7th
Also included in:Â "Among the Hidden" Series by Margaret Peterson Haddix Units
"Son" by Lois Lowry Unit
This is the fourth, and final, book of "The Giver" series. It tells the story of Claire - a young girl who was chosen as a Birthmother, gave birth to a son, and had him taken from her immediately. She's determined to find her son, but Jonas had left the community with him in order to save his life. The book tells the dangers and sacrifices Claire makes in order to eventually reunite with her son.This unit includes the following: vocabulary/spelling words and activities, discussion questions,
Grades:
5th - 7th
Also included in:Â "The Giver" Series by Lois Lowry Units
"Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days" by Jeff Kinney Unit
Greg's mom announces that the family can't afford their annual trip to the beach this year. So how will Greg fill his summer? His parents want him outside and busy...Greg would prefer to stay inside and play video games all summer.This unit includes the following: vocabulary/spelling words and activities, discussion questions, vocabulary tests, modified vocabulary/spelling tests, writing prompts, activities/worksheets, reading comprehension test, and answer key.This unit would also be ideal f
Grades:
4th - 6th
Visualizing Text and Inference Collection:Reading Comprehension
Visualizing text and making connections are essential to reading comprehension. This packet consists of 10 original texts where students are asked to read and draw a visualization based on their understanding of the text. Students are asked to cite context clues and make connections in the follow up questions. This activity can be used to teach inference and how context clues and make connections with prior knowledge are essential to understanding. It can also be used as an assessment tool w
Grades:
3rd - 6th
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"Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw" by Jeff Kinney Unit
Greg's dad in trying to make Greg tougher...to the point that Greg is really worried when his dad talks about sending him to a military academy over the summer. Greg becomes determined to show his dad that the military academy isn't necessary.This unit includes the following: vocabulary/spelling words and activities, discussion questions, vocabulary tests, modified vocabulary/spelling tests, writing prompts, activities/worksheets, reading comprehension test, and answer key.This unit would also
Grades:
4th - 6th
Visualizing Text and Inference:Reading Comprehension
Visualizing text and making connections are essential to reading comprehension. This worksheet consists of an original text where students are asked to read and draw a visualization based on their understanding of the text. Students are asked to cite context clues and make connections in the follow up questions. This activity can be used to teach inference and how context clues and make connections with prior knowledge are essential to understanding. It can also be used as an assessment tool whe
Grades:
3rd - 6th
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Grant Proposal: Orca Sounding Hi/Lo Library {85 novels worth over $900}
As a secondary remedial reading teacher, I have struggled to find books that meet students at their reading level while keeping them engaged in the story.
I found this library of 85 hi/lo novels and immediately decided to write a grant to obtain these books: http://us.orcabook.com/productdetails.cfm?PC=8294&CategoryTile=School Resources-School Collections
Here are a few details about the set:
Orca Sounding Collection with Resource Guide
Teen Fiction for Reluctant Readers
Includes 85 differ
Grades:
K - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
"Gathering Blue" by Lois Lowry Unit
The second book in the "Giver Quartet" tells about Kira and the village she lives in. Kira, born with a twisted leg, is uncertain of her fate after her mother dies. But those in charge have plans for her. She is eventually able to learn what is really going on behind the scenes in her village and is forced to make a difficult choice to make by the end of the story.This unit includes the following: vocabulary/spelling words and activities, discussion questions, vocabulary tests, modified voca
Grades:
5th - 7th
Also included in:Â "The Giver" Series by Lois Lowry Units
Genevieve's War Lit Log
This is a lit log for Genevieve's War, a historical fiction about World War II set in Alsace, France, written by Patricia Reilly Giff. Genevieve's War Lit Log can be used as a guide for direct reading instruction (literature circle, novel study, guided reading, close reading) or used as a guide for a read aloud.
The main focus skill of the lit log is to use text to explain/draw inferences (including make predictions and make personal comments). Other focus skills are: describe/compa
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Grades:
4th - 7th
Ruby in the Sky Lit Log (Novel Study)
This is a lit log by MrsDsEducationalTools for Ruby in the Sky by Jeanne Zulick Rerruolo, a realistic fiction book written in a 12-year old girl’s voice. Themes in the book are: acceptance of those who are different than you (prejudice, diversity, bullying); standing up for the truth; the walls people hide behind and being brave; women’s rights; immigration; death of a family member; single parent home; and fascination with the moon) The focus skills of the lit log are: * use text to e
Grades:
4th - 7th
Theme Chart for Any Literary Text
Teach the theme of any text using this Theme Chart as a scaffolding tool to make your student's thinking visible as they process literary texts. Take your students from reading a text to fully analyzing it! Start with an example text to analyze together. A completed example from one of Aesop's Fables is included in this product. Here is the version of Aesop's "The Ants and the Grasshopper" text I used to create the example.
From there teach students to analyze a literary text by finding key det
Grades:
5th - 9th
The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl Discussion Guide
The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl by Stacy McAnultyDiscussion Guide for EducatorsThis discussion guides includes pre-reading activities, discussion questions for each chapter, and post-reading activities. Links to kid-friendly websites are included. Topics of websites covered are acquired savant syndrome, OCD, and more.Great for whole class, small groups, literature circles, or independent work.Appropriate for Grades 4-8.
Grades:
4th - 8th
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"Among the Enemy" by Margaret Peterson Handdix Unit
In the sixth book in the "Shadow Children" series, it's Matthias turn to help fight against the Population Police. Matthias saves the life of a Population Police officer, and becomes an officer himself. There, he is able to eavesdrop and finds information to help the rebels fight the Population Police.This unit includes the following: vocabulary/spelling words and activities, discussion questions, vocabulary tests, modified vocabulary/spelling tests, writing assignments, activities/worksheets
Grades:
4th - 7th
Also included in:Â "Among the Hidden" Series by Margaret Peterson Haddix Units
"Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls Unit
This book is a great story about a boy who works very hard to accomplish his goals through unexpected means. Its both humorous and heartwarming. This unit contains the following: vocabulary/spelling words and activities, discussion questions for each chapter, vocabulary tests, modified vocabulary and spelling tests, writing assignments, activities/worksheets, reading comprehension test, and answer keys.This unit would also be ideal for homeschool instruction, independent study, and/or differe
Grades:
4th - 7th
Collection of ELA Strategies: Test Prep, Reading Passages and Writing Skills
In this lesson students will apply three different strategies to their own readings. These strategies include setting, conflict, character traits and prediction. The primary goal of this lesson and these strategies is for students to determine how these elements had an affect on, and possibly changed the character(s) they read about.Check out all my other ELA products below!Identifying Theme in Fictional Texts - ELA Test Prep Skills, Reading PassagesHow to Write a Conclusion - ELA SkillsSetting
Grades:
6th - 10th
Also included in:Â ELA Test Prep Bundle #1: 10 Lessons, Reading & Writing Activities, Printable
"Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" by Roald Dahl Unit
This is the classic story about little Charlie Bucket and how he meets Willy Wonka. Charlie's life is changed forever!Included in this unit are the following: vocabulary/spelling words and activities, discussion questions for each chapter, vocabulary tests, modified vocabulary and spelling tests, writing assignments, activities/worksheets, reading comprehension test, and answer keys.This unit would also be ideal for homeschool instruction, independent study, and/or differentiating reading inst
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Insert Coin to Continue by John David Anderson: Educator's Guide
Insert Coin to Continue by John David AndersonDiscussion Guide for EducatorsThis discussion guides includes pre-reading activities, discussion questions for each chapter, and post-reading activities. Links to kid-friendly websites are included. Topics of websites covered are various accounts on the history of video games. Activities include ideas for debates, crafts, timelines, writing activities, and further research.Great for whole class, small groups, literature circles, or independent work
Grades:
4th - 7th
Three Pennies Lit Log
This is a lit log for Three Pennies by Melanie Crowder.
This book is mostly a realistic fiction about foster care, family life, and adoption. However, there are also short chapters about a Confucius-quoting owl and the development of an earthquake.
The main focus skill of the lit log is to use text to explain/draw inferences. Other skills are: determine theme/summarize; use text to determine meaning of words/phrases; describe/compare/contrast characters, setting, events; and de
Grades:
4th - 7th, Adult Education
Skill-Specific Reading Response Letters
These seventeen skill-specific response letters are designed to provide your students with the opportunity for reading response. These letters can be assigned as homework, class assignments or use at a literacy center. Many of these letters ask students to write about their independent reading books, however some of these letters require students to read a specific text and respond as instructed. Due to copyright laws, I have not included the additional texts. As the educator, you can best c
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